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Barbara W. TuchmanThe Guns of August
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1962A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Why was King Edward VII of England called “the uncle of Europe”? How does his death, and the loss of Europe’s “uncle” contribute to the start of World War I?
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What is the Schlieffen Plan? How does adherence to this plan affect the outcome of the war?
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What is Plan 17? Are the creators of this plan able to follow it once the war begins? What effect does this have on the outcome of the war?
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